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The FedEx Cup, golf's version of the playoffs, kicks off this week at the Barclays. And if you're wondering about the origins of the FedEx Cup -- or the reasons for its existence in the first place -- we've got your answers right here.

What's the point? Because this is America, dammit, and in America, we do playoffs for everything! Majors are nice, but they're like four beautiful little statues made of crystal and dreams. The playoffs are like an action movie where everything blows up in every direction, and the hero walks slowly away as a fireball erupts behind him.

That, or some people decided that golf needed goosing up after the PGA and wanted to make some extra coin. Take your pick.

What's new this year? The points system, for one thing. The last two years, the winner has run away with the FedEx Cup and its attendant $10 million before the final tournament at East Lake, a situation equivalent to the New York Yankees beating up on the American League in the playoffs so badly that they entered the World Series with a four-game lead.  (ESPN is trying hard to get this implemented, by the way.)

But this year, the format has changed. You've actually got to play well in the final event to win the Cup. And yes, this is the third new set of rules in the three years of the FedEx Cup's existence. Give 'em a break, this is all still new.

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http://www.thegolfblog.com – Tiger Woods' streak of 14 major wins after leading 54 holes is now over, thanks to South Korean Y.E. Yang. Playing fearless golf in the final group with Tiger Woods, Yang chipped in for eagle on the 14th hole to take a 1-shot lead. And Yang sealed it with a 3-hybrid stuffed on the final hole to 10 feet. Yang sunk the birdie putt, and did a double fist pump in front of Tiger Woods and screamed.

Tiger shot a 3-over 75 to finish at 6-under, while Yang shot a 2-under 70 to finish at 8-under.

What a finish! All of South Korea is celebrating the victory. Read more »

http://www.youtube.com – This is one of the most amazing shots ever at the Canadian Open. Check this out! Read more »

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http://www.youtube.com – Tiger Woods the host got a chance to interview Tiger Woods the champion after winning his own tournament on Sunday. (July 6) Read more »

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Welcome, golf fans, to the post-Tiger era of golf, a time where celebrity trumps achievement, and the Woods name is the most valuable of all. Exhibit A: Cheyenne Woods, who is by all accounts a fine golfer and a good human being, but in no way (yet) the champion her cousin is.

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